I was really surprised by the comments re driving. Maybe it is different in other states, but in the state of CA, the neurologist must pull the driver's license. He told us that the diagnosis of ALZ is an automatic loss of license to drive. He was obligated to notify the DMV. There was no family discussion, no discussing it with the patient..it was a shock to both my husband and me. I loathe driving, but I had to start on the way home from the doctor's office. I was also surprised at how little blow back there was from my husband. He had been trying to start the car and open the doors with a key like the old cars but, I didn't find his actual driving troublesome. We have both adjusted to the new normal. For those spouses who are just beginning this journey, start sharing the driving now to avoid the abrupt change in roles later on.